1990 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1989 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1990 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 4,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Cadillac DeVille (153 HP) has 78 more horse power than 1989 Ford Fiesta. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 725 kg more than 1989 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Cadillac DeVille (325 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Fiesta. (111 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Fiesta. 1990 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Cadillac DeVille | 1989 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | DeVille | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4467 cc | 1391 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 325 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 74 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2450 mm |